Sending love, care to troops

Rose Perkins' salon in El Cajon is decorated with the photos, cards, flags, and certificates she has received for her efforts. A photo of Nathan McCutchen is attached to one of the flags in her shop.

Rose Perkins' salon in El Cajon is decorated with the photos, cards, flags, and certificates she has received for her efforts. A photo of Nathan McCutchen is attached to one of the flags in her shop. (Peggy Peattie)

Rose Perkins, a local hairdresser, has been putting together packages to send to the troops overseas for years now. Even when the holidays have come and gone, when the spotlight is not on the war zones, she is still at it.

Rose Perkins, a local hairdresser, has been putting together packages to send to the troops overseas for years now. Even when the holidays have come and gone, when the spotlight is not on the war zones, she is still at it.